Volvo’s road map for technology development for the next 10 years already is marked by its partnerships with technology and automotive players including Google, Luminar, Northvolt and NVIDIA working with its in-house software company, Zenseact.

Automakers have been waiting in the wings while tech companies develop potential electric vehicle batteries. Now they’re placing their bets on which will emerge as the battery of the future, with three serious contenders.

The new model builds off the Cayenne Coupe Turbo with a raft of specific developments already proved at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany, where the Cayenne Turbo GT recently established a new lap record for production-based CUVs.

The compact electric-powered MPV is under consideration as an addition to the BMW-owned brand’s urban-based model lineup.

“Different options make the most sense” when it comes to alternative propulsion systems, says Toyota’s chief scientist.

Honda executive Dave Gardner notes the automaker has a long history of experimenting with electrified vehicles and bringing them to market in the U.S., beginning with the EV Plus electric vehicle in 1997. Its new volume BEV, the Prologue, launches...

The stretched Grand Cherokee is positioned to build market share with a crafted and comfortable interior, spot-on highway driving dynamics, capable powertrains, impressive user interface and verified off-road credentials.

Despite a public image that often disparages dealers, the traditional franchise model will trump the direct-to-consumer model. The direct model has worked well in other industries. But we’re talking cars here, not laptops or tablets that can be...